City Commission - Regular Session

OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE City Commission OF THE CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN Regular Session, May 9, 2023 CALL TO ORDER Commission was called to order by Mayor Rosalynn Bliss at 2:00 PM ROLL CALL Present: Mayor Bliss, Commissioner O’Connor, Commissioner Ysasi, Commissioner Moody, Commissioner Perdue, Commissioner Robbins, Commissioner Knight Absent: None The roll was called by the City Clerk. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On the motion of Com. Jon O’Connor, supported by Com. Milinda Ysasi, the reading of the minutes of the Regular Session of April 25, 2023 was waived and said minutes were Accepted as presented. Carried. On the motion of Com. Jon O’Connor, supported by Com. Milinda Ysasi, the reading of the minutes of the Special Meeting of May 2, 2023 was waived and said minutes were Accepted as presented. Carried. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS 92529 Result: Received and Filed. Communication received from Mark Baker, Soft Lights Foundation, regarding LED lighting. 92530 Result: Received and Filed. Communication received from Timothy Sneller regarding support for drones for the Police Department. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICERS 92531 Result: Received and Filed. Comptroller’s report for the period of April 12, 2023 through April 25, 2023 in the amount of $21,991,012.36. 92532 Result: Received and Filed. Treasurer’s Report for Period of April 12, 2023, through April 26, 2023. 1  MAY 9, 2023 CITY COMMISSION 2 CONSENT AGENDA A. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL 92533 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Robbins. Adoption of the following items under the Consent Agenda. B. COMMITTEE ON APPOINTMENTS 92534 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Robbins. RESOLVED, that Mayor Bliss’s appointment of Wardell Frazier to the Community Relations Commission for the remainder of a three-year term ending January 1, 2024, be confirmed. 92535 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Robbins. RESOLVED, that Mayor Bliss’s appointment of Paula Collier to the Community Relations Commission for the remainder of a three-year term ending January 5, 2026, be confirmed. 92536 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Robbins. RESOLVED, that Mayor Bliss’s appointment of Dean Pacific to the Grand Rapids Police Civilian Appeals Board for the remainder of a two-year term ending May 5, 2025, be confirmed. 92537 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Robbins. RESOLVED, that the City Commission’s appointment of Marcus Hargrave to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board for the remainder of a three-year term ending December 31, 2023, be approved. 92538 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Robbins. RESOLVED, that Mayor Bliss’s appointment of Joseph Malone-Reyes to the Uptown Corridor Improvement Authority for the remainder of a four-year term ending December 31, 2025, be confirmed. 92539 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Robbins. RESOLVED, that Mayor Bliss’s appointment of Matthew Channing to the Urban Agriculture Committee for the remainder of a two-year term ending January 6, 2025, be confirmed.  3 CITY COMMISSION MAY 9, 2023 92540 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Robbins. RESOLVED, that the appointment of Nathan Henschel as a representative of a major utility to the Urban Forestry Committee for the remainder of a three-year term ending January 5, 2026, be recognized. 92541 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Robbins. RESOLVED, that Mayor Bliss’s appointment of Josh Coulter to the West Michigan Regional Planning Commission for the remainder of a one-year term ending January 1, 2024, be confirmed. C. FISCAL COMMITTEE 92542 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Robbins. WHEREAS Festival of the Arts has become an important event in the City of Grand Rapids since its inception in 1970; and WHEREAS Cultivate is a new weekly event series that will provide open and free art programming with the City of Grand Rapids; and WHEREAS Awake is a new bi-weekly event series that will provide open and free musical programming for the community and opportunities for economic development for performers; and WHEREAS Festival of the Arts, Cultivate, and Awake and other events were significantly impacted operationally and economically by the COVID-19 pandemic; and WHEREAS the City of Grand Rapids has a vested interest and commitment to events as a component of its Economic Prosperity and Affordability goals; and WHEREAS the United States Government has granted funding to the City of Grand Rapids for economic recovery through the American Rescue Plan Act; and WHEREAS the City of Grand Rapids has set aside a portion of said funding for support of local special events. RESOLVED: Approval for the supplemental General Fund sponsorship of Festival of the Arts 2023 in the amount of $17,000, Cultivate weekly summer series 2023, in the amount of $10,000, and Awake bi-weekly summer series 2023 in the amount of $10,000.  MAY 9, 2023 CITY COMMISSION 4 92543 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Robbins. WHEREAS, the Grand Rapids City Commission hereby determines that the Verne Barry Place project is qualified for, and should be granted, the exemption from all property taxes attributable to the rent restricted residential units occupied by low-income families and their pro-rated share of land and improvements, as provided in the State Housing Development Authority Act; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That pursuant to Section 15(a) of the State Housing Development Authority Act and Article 5, Chapter 9 of Title I of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids, the City Commission hereby conditionally approves, subject to the receipt of the “Notification to Local Assessor of Exemption” from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority, an exemption from all property taxes attributable to the rent restricted residential units occupied by low-income families and their pro-rated share of land and improvements for the VBP Limited Dividend Housing Association, LLC and its successors and assigns, for Unit 1 of Verne Barry Place pending establishment of the Master Deed to be recorded before this tax exemption is in effect, Unit 1 being part of the following parcels of property: The North 3 feet of the East 109 feet of Lot 10 and the East 109 feet of Lots 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, and 16, Block 17, Bostwick and Co.’s Addition to the City of Grand Rapids, according to the plat thereof recorded in Liber 1 of Plats, page 83 of Kent County Records. Includes Parcel Numbers: 41-14-30-304-001, 41-14-30-304-002, 41-14-30-304-003, 41-14-30-304-004, and 41-14-30-304-005 Commonly known as: 40, 46, 48, 50, and 60 South Division Avenue for a term “not-to-exceed” forty-five (45) years, provided however, upon verification by the owner to the City of a different term of federal or Authority-aided mortgage, the tax exemption shall be for the term of the actual assistance, not to exceed fifty (50) years. The tax exemption shall be effective on the December 31 immediately succeeding the receipt of the "Notification to Local Assessor of Exemption" from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority for said parcels. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15(a)(5) of the State Housing Development Authority Act to the contrary, a contract to provide tax exemption and accept payment in lieu of taxes, as previously described, between the City of Grand Rapids and the VBP Limited Dividend Housing Association, LLC with the Michigan State Housing Development Authority as third party beneficiary under this contract, is effectuated by the adoption of this resolution; and  5 CITY COMMISSION MAY 9, 2023 2. That pursuant to Article 5, Chapter 9 of Title I of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids, the project shall pay a service charge in the amount equal to one percent (1%) of the annual shelter rental receipts for the rent restricted units occupied by low-income families and their pro-rated share of land and improvements (“Annual Shelter Rent”), in addition to making an annual contribution to the City of Grand Rapids’ Affordable Housing Fund in an amount equal to two percent (2%) of Annual Shelter Rent; and if the annual contribution to the Affordable Housing Fund is not made, the service charge shall revert to four percent (4%) of Annual Shelter Rent; and 3. If the project is occupied by other than low income persons or families, that portion of the project shall pay a service charge equal to the full amount of the taxes that would be paid on that portion of the project if the project were not tax exempt, as provided by the Michigan State Housing Development Authority Act; and 4. That pursuant to Article 5, Chapter 9 of Title I of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids, the project shall annually file with the City Assessor before August 1st a complete set of audited financial statements for each previous calendar year, as requested. 92544 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Robbins. WHEREAS, the Grand Rapids City Commission hereby determines that the Building Community, Scaling to Sustainability project is qualified for, and should be granted, the exemption from all property taxes attributable to the rent restricted residential units occupied by low-income families and their pro- rated share of land and improvements, as provided in the State Housing Development Authority Act; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That pursuant to Section 15(a) of the State Housing Development Authority Act and Article 5, Chapter 9 of Title I of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids, the City Commission hereby conditionally approves, subject to the receipt of the “Notification to Local Assessor of Exemption” from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority, an exemption from all property taxes attributable to the rent restricted residential units occupied by low-income families and their pro-rated share of land and improvements for the Well House Limited Dividend Housing Association LLC and its successors and assigns, for the following parcels of property: E 1/2 OF LOT 20 ALSO LOT 21 EX S 25.50 FT OF E 7.0 FT * WESTON & LOW'S ADDITION SPLIT ON 01/17/2007 FROM 41-14-31-454-033, 41-14- 31-454-004 Permanent Parcel Number: 41-14-31-454-034  MAY 9, 2023 CITY COMMISSION 6 Commonly known as 512 Highland St SE LOTS 209 AND 210, DORAN'S ASSESSOR’S PLAT NO. 7 OF PART OF BLOCKS 1 AND 4 OF WITHEY'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS, KENT COUNTY, AS RECORDED IN LIBER 43 OF PLATS, PAGE 14 Permanent Parcel Number: 41-14-31-152-015 Commonly known as 32 Pleasant St SE for a term not to exceed fifteen (15) years, provided however, upon verification by the owner to the City of a different term of a Federally-aided or Authority-aided mortgage, or Authority-aided advance or grant, the tax exemption shall be for the term of the actual assistance, not to exceed fifty (50) years. The tax exemption shall be effective on the December 31 immediately succeeding the receipt of the "Notification to Local Assessor of Exemption" from the Michigan State Housing Development Authority for said parcels. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15(a)(5) of the State Housing Development Authority Act to the contrary, a contract to provide tax exemption and accept payment in lieu of taxes, as previously described, between the City of Grand Rapids and the Well House Limited Dividend Housing Association LLC with the Michigan State Housing Development Authority as third party beneficiary under this contract, is effectuated by the adoption of this resolution; and 2. That pursuant to Article 5, Chapter 9 of Title I of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids, the project shall pay a service charge in the amount equal to one percent (1%) of the annual shelter rental receipts for the rent restricted units occupied by low-income families and their pro-rated share of land and improvements (“Annual Shelter Rent”), in addition to making an annual contribution to the City of Grand Rapids’ Affordable Housing Fund in an amount equal to two percent (2%) of Annual Shelter Rent; and if the annual contribution to the Affordable Housing Fund is not made, the service charge shall revert to four percent (4%) of Annual Shelter Rent; and 3. That, if the project is occupied by other than low income persons or families, that portion of the project shall pay a service charge equal to the full amount of the taxes that would be paid on that portion of the project if the project were not tax exempt, as provided by the Michigan State Housing Development Authority Act; and 4. That pursuant to Article 5, Chapter 9 of Title I of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids, the project shall annually file with the City Assessor before August 1st a complete set of audited financial statements for each previous calendar year, as requested.  7 CITY COMMISSION MAY 9, 2023 92545 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Robbins. RESOLVED: 1. That an agreement between the City of Grand Rapids and Wilderness Inquiry for a Canoemobile event to be held May 14-19, 2023 be approved; and 2. That the total cost of the Canoemobile experience is “not-to-exceed” $12,400; and 3. That the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute said agreement and related documents upon approval as to form by the City Attorney. 92546 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Robbins. WHEREAS, the Fiscal Committee has considered the attached bids; therefore RESOLVED that contracts be prepared between the City and the following vendors, and that the Mayor be authorized to sign the contracts on behalf of the City, as follows, in a form to be approved by the City Attorney: 1. Various One-year term contracts with two, one-year renewal options for the “as needed” purchase of Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) and non- O.E.M. parts and services for fleet vehicles as follows: Vendor NTE Annual Genuine Parts Co. non-OEM automotive parts $240,000.00 Rowerdink non-OEM automotive parts $110,000.00 Winder Police non-OEM parts – Interceptors $ 20,000.00 Berger Chevrolet OEM automotive parts $ 20,000.00 Borgman Ford OEM automotive parts $240,000.00 LaFontaine Ford OEM automotive parts $120,000.00 West Michigan International OEM med/heavy duty parts $200,000.00 Fredrickson Equipment OEM med/heavy duty parts $250,000.00 Road Equipment OEM med/heavy duty parts $210,000.00 Heights Machinery non-OEM med/heavy duty parts $ 30,000.00 Valley Truck Parts non-OEM med/heavy duty parts $ 54,000.00 State Spring Service non-OEM med/heavy duty parts $102,000.00 M&K Truck Parts non-OEM med/heavy duty parts $260,000.00 Truck & Trailer Specialties non-OEM med/heavy duty parts $ 75,000.00 Neal’s Truck Parts non-OEM med/heavy duty parts $122,000.00 WW Williams non-OEM med/heavy duty parts $ 34,000.00 Weller Truck non-OEM med/heavy duty parts $ 30,000.00  MAY 9, 2023 CITY COMMISSION 8 Alta Forklift OEM heavy equipment parts $ 65,000.00 McCann Industries OEM heavy equipment parts $ 65,000.00 The total annual “not to exceed” amount requested for all contracts is $2,247,000.00; the estimated three-year total annual “not-to-exceed” amount is $6,741,000.00. FURTHER RESOLVED that the Purchasing Agent be authorized to proceed with awards to the following vendors: 2. Schwalm USA, LLC Purchase of a Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) Schwalm robotic sewer cutter, trailer, and accessories for the Water System – Sanitary Sewer Operations from Schwalm USA, LLC for the total amount of $288,485.00. 3. ASCO Power Services Three-year Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) preferred maintenance program for the Lake Michigan Filtration Plant from ASCO Power Services for the “not-to-exceed” amount of $54,585.00. 4. Fredrickson Supply, LLC Cooperative purchase through Sourcewell contract #091219-LEG for the Fleet Management Department for the purchase of seven Original Equipment Manufacturer (O.E.M.) CNG refuse trucks through Fredrickson Supply for the total amount of $3,141,454.90. D. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE 92547 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Robbins. WHEREAS: 1. On July 1, 2001 (Proceeding No. 68905), the City Commission approved a zone change to establish a Planned Redevelopment District for the +/-40 acres of property at the corner of Maynard Avenue and Lake Michigan Drive, to consist of 115 units of independent living retirement housing at the southwest portion of the site, a 130-unit expansion of the Marsh Ridge retirement community located along the east of the site, and 24 single- family lots along the north property line, and 2. On July 21, 2020 (Proceeding No. 90074), the City Commission adopted a Major Amendment to facilitate the construction of 240 dwelling units in five three- and four-story buildings in lieu of the 24 single-family home lots; and 3. A Major Amendment is now requested to incorporate a commercial childcare center in lieu of ten ground floor residential units in the north portion of Building 1; and 4. The Planning Commission considered the amendment at a public hearing  9 CITY COMMISSION MAY 9, 2023 held on April 13, 2023, and unanimously recommended approval of the request; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That in accordance with Title V, Section 10(b) [Compiler’s Paragraph 60(b)] of the Charter of the City of Grand Rapids, that the attached Summary of the Ordinance be published in the official City Commission Proceedings and in a newspaper of general circulation in the City, in lieu of publishing the full text of the Ordinance, and 2. That the attached ordinance amending Map 18 of Chapter 61 of Title V of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids shall be considered for adoption by the City Commission at its meeting of May 23, 2023. SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE 2023 – AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND MAP 18 OF CHAPTER 61 OF TITLE V OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS ENTITLED ZONING ORDINANCE The City of Grand Rapids is considering a Zoning Ordinance Amendment to Map 18 of Chapter 61 of Title V of the City Code of Grand Rapids. The amendment would amend a previously adopted SD-PRD (Special Districts- Planned Redevelopment District) at 526 Maynard Avenue NW to incorporate a commercial childcare center into the proposed multiple-family residential development. The proposed Zoning Ordinance map amendment is available at the City’s website at https://tinyurl.com/526Maynard or in person at the Planning Department, 3rd Floor, 1120 Monroe Avenue NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503, during business hours until 4 p.m. Monday-Friday. The Planning Department may be contacted at (616) 456-4100 or planning@grcity.us. 92548 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Robbins. WHEREAS: 1. It is necessary to enter into an agreement with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) in connection with the Project and to authorize expenditures in connection with the following project: Resurfacing of Ball Avenue from Michigan St. to Olson St. and in Olson Street from Ball Ave. to Plymouth Ave. (MDOT Contract No. 23-5136) (hereinafter referred to as the “Project”): therefore RESOLVED:  MAY 9, 2023 CITY COMMISSION 10 1. That the City enter into an agreement with the Michigan Department of Transportation for the Project and that, upon approval as to form by the City Attorney, the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the same on behalf of the City. 2. That expenditures for the local share of costs for the Project be authorized in an amount not to exceed $1,223,900, which includes the costs of the construction contract, previously authorized design phase services by Moore & Bruggink, Inc. (M&B), construction phase services including inspection by M&B, traffic safety and street lighting force account work/public information program, administration, and contingencies. Said amount of $1,223,900 to be charged to the applicable codes currently defined as follows: $294,450 to the applicable Water System Fund codes and $929,450 to the applicable Vital Streets Fund codes. 3. That the City Comptroller is hereby authorized and directed to make payment, in amounts and to said payees, as the City Engineer or his designee requests in connection with the Project. 92549 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Robbins. WHEREAS: 1. The City of Grand Rapids recognizes the need to make improvements to the existing water system consisting of water treatment plant improvements, distribution system improvements, lead service line replacements and regionalization; and 2. The City of Grand Rapids authorized Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber, Inc. to prepare a Project Planning Document for Water System Improvements (Project Planning Document) which recommends the improvements referenced above; and 3. Said Project Planning Document was presented at a public meeting held on April 17, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. and all public comments have been considered and addressed; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That the City of Grand Rapids formally adopts said Project Planning Document and agrees to implement the water treatment plant improvements, distribution system improvements, lead service line replacements and regionalization (selected alternatives); and 2. That the City Engineer or designee is hereby authorized as the authorized representative for all activities associated with the project referenced above, including the submittal of said Project Planning Document as the first step in applying to the State of Michigan for a revolving fund loan to assist in the implementation of the selected alternatives.  11 CITY COMMISSION MAY 9, 2023 92550 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Robbins. WHEREAS, bids were received on April 25, 2023 for the following project: Replacement of Private Lead Service Lines Contract 2023-3 (hereinafter referred to as the “Project”) and McDonald Plumbing Co. (McDonald) submitted a bid of $757,836, for which the engineer’s estimate is $844,380; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That the bid of McDonald be accepted and that, upon approval as to form by the City Attorney, the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the contract documents for the Project on behalf of the City. 2. That total expenditures for the Project be authorized in an amount “not-to- exceed” $1,288,565 which includes the costs of the construction contract, testing, public information program, engineering/inspection/administration, and contingencies. Said amount of $1,288,565 to be charged to the applicable Water System Fund codes. 3. That the City Comptroller is hereby authorized and directed to make payment, in amounts and to said payees, as the City Engineer or his designee requests in connection with the Project. 92551 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Robbins. WHEREAS, it is necessary to approve a Construction Agreement, and accept a Public Utilities Easement for the construction of public sanitary sewer and water main facilities in connection with Water Main in Public Easement (NE) Private Street (2359 Leffingwell Avenue NE); therefore RESOLVED: 1. That the aforesaid Construction Agreement between the City of Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Charter Township and Miracle Lane Land Development Company, LLC (Developer), be approved and that, upon approval as to form by the City Attorney, the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute said Agreement on behalf of the City; and 2. That the City accept a Public Utilities Easement for the construction and maintenance of public utilities from the following property owner, with description of the aforesaid Easement and for the nominal considerations as noted, which were paid by the developer: Miracle Lane Land Development Company, LLC $1.00  MAY 9, 2023 CITY COMMISSION 12 3034 Windcrest Way NE Grand Rapids, MI 49525 2359 Leffingwell Avenue NE, Parcel No. 41-14-10-300-045 3. That the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to record the aforesaid Easement with the Kent County Register of Deeds. 92552 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Robbins. WHEREAS: 1. On February 9, 2021 (Proceeding No. 90553) the City approved an Option Agreement to Purchase Real Estate with the Grand Rapids-Kent County Convention/Arena Authority in connection with the sale of City-owned properties at 201, 225, 233, 301, and 353 Market Avenue SW (the Properties); and 2. It is necessary to approve a Release of Railroad Spurs and Driveway Easement in connection with the anticipated sale of the Properties; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That a Release of Railroad Spurs and Driveway Easement is hereby approved “to whom it may concern” at the following properties for no compensation: 201 Market Ave. SW, Parcel No. 41-13-25-451-001, 225 Market Ave. SW, Parcel No. 41-13-25-451-002, 233 Market Ave. SW, Parcel No. 41-13-25-455-005, 301 Market Ave. SW, Parcel No. 41-13-25-379-009, 353 Market Ave. SW Parcel No. 41-13-25-379-007; and 2. That the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the aforesaid Release on behalf of the City conditional upon approval as to form by the City Attorney or special legal counsel; and 3. That the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to record the aforesaid Release with the Kent County Register of Deeds. 92553 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Robbins. WHEREAS: On July 15, 1980 (Proceeding No. 36520) the City approved a Purchase Agreement with Grand Rapids Automotive Supply Corporation to purchase the property at 201 Market Avenue SW; and  13 CITY COMMISSION MAY 9, 2023 On February 9, 2021 (Proceeding No. 90553) the City approved an Option Agreement to Purchase Real Estate with the Grand Rapids-Kent County Convention/Arena Authority in connection with the sale of City-owned properties at 201, 225, 233, 301, and 353 Market Avenue SW; and 1. It is necessary to accept a Quit Claim Deed to clear a title issue in connection with the anticipated sale of 201 Market Avenue SW; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That a Quit Claim Deed is hereby accepted from the following property owner for nominal consideration of One Dollar ($1.00): Genuine Parts Company, as successor in interest ($1.00) to Grand Rapids Automotive Supply Corporation 2999 Wildwood Parkway Atlanta, Georgia 30339 Part of 201 Market Ave. SW, Parcel No. 41-13-25-451-001; and 2. That the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to record the aforesaid Quit Claim Deed with the Kent County Register of Deeds. 92554 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Robbins. WHEREAS it is necessary to accept a Sidewalk and Utility Easement and to authorize payments for Sidewalk Improvements in Collindale Avenue from Lake Michigan Drive to Burritt Street and in Burritt Street from 350 Feet West of Collindale Avenue to Collindale Avenue; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That a Sidewalk and Utility Easement is hereby accepted from following property owner for the described property for the compensation amount noted: Petoskey Stone Group LLC $1,565.00 600 Crooked Tree Drive Petoskey, MI 49770 2755 Lake Michigan Dr. NW, Parcel No. 41-31-21-451-039; and 2. That payment for a Temporary Grading Permit in the amount of $2,120.00 is hereby authorized to the aforesaid property owner; and 3. That the City Comptroller is hereby authorized and directed to make payments, in amounts and said to payees, as the City Engineer or designee requests in connection with the aforesaid Sidewalk and Utility Easement and Temporary Grading Permit; and 4. That the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to record the  MAY 9, 2023 CITY COMMISSION 14 aforesaid Sidewalk and Utility Easement with the Kent County Register of Deeds. 92555 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Robbins. WHEREAS, bids were received on April 18, 2023 for the following project: Replacement of the Motor Control Center at the North Primary Control Building (hereinafter referred to as the “Project”) and Newkirk Electrical Associates, Inc. dba Lakeland Electric Services (Lakeland) submitted a bid of $306,400 for which the engineer’s estimate, prepared by Geotech, Inc. (Geotech), is $488,520; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That the bid of Lakeland be accepted and that, upon approval as to form by the City Attorney, the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the contract documents for the Project on behalf of the City. 2. That total expenditures for the Project be authorized in an amount “not to exceed” $435,885 which includes the costs of the construction contract, previously authorized design phase services by Geotech, construction phase services including inspection by Geotech, engineering/inspection/administration, and contingencies. Said amount of $435,885 to be charged to the applicable Sewer System Fund codes. 3. That the City Comptroller is hereby authorized and directed to make payment, in amounts and to said payees, as the City Engineer or his designee requests in connection with the Project. 92556 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Robbins. WHEREAS, bids were received on April 20, 2023 for the following project: Reconfiguration of Wedge Lot (hereinafter referred to as the “Project”) and Nagle Construction Inc (Nagel) submitted a bid of $185,766.25 for which the engineer’s estimate, prepared by Restore Consulting LLC (Restore), is $173,670.00; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That the bid of Nagel be accepted and that, upon approval as to form by the City Attorney, the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to execute the contract documents for the Project on behalf of the City.  15 CITY COMMISSION MAY 9, 2023 2. That total expenditures for the Project be authorized in an amount “not to exceed” $294,300.00 which includes the costs of the construction contract, previously authorized design phase services by Restore, construction phase services including inspection by Restore, administration, and contingencies. Said amount of $294,300.00 to be charged to the applicable Parking Systems Capital codes. 3. That the City Comptroller is hereby authorized and directed to make payment, in amounts and to said payees, as the City Engineer or his designee requests in connection with the Project. 92557 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Robbins. WHEREAS: Bids were received on April 20, 2023, for the project: Parking Lot Expansion at City Archives and Record Center (the “Project”); and 1. A single bid was received which exceeded the engineer’s estimate by 36%; therefore RESOLVED, that the City Commission rejects the bids received on April 20, 2023, for the Project. E. COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE 92558 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Robbins. WHEREAS: 1. The City Commission has determined that the following special events are of general interest and importance to the community, and 2. The organizers of the following events have submitted applications seeking authorization for such events to be conducted at the dates, times and locations indicated; and 3. Event organizers have submitted insurance and an emergency action plan in adherence to city and county regulations and state executive and emergency orders; and 4. The Parks Department, Grand Rapids Police Department, and Grand Rapids Fire department will respectively review and approve of the activities; and 5. Julius Rogers is coordinating a Justice For All Juneteenth Jam event to be held on Saturday, June 17, 2023, that will involve the discharge of consumer grade fireworks at Rosa Parks Circle between 4:45 PM and 5:00 PM; and  MAY 9, 2023 CITY COMMISSION 16 6. Riverbank Events is coordinating a special event, Grand Rapids Family Fireworks to be held on Saturday, July 1, 2023, that will involve the discharge of commercial grade fireworks at Gillett Bridge between 10:00 PM and 11:00 PM; and 7. Destination Consultants is coordinating a special event, SpartanNash Bridge Dinner to be held on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, that will involve the discharge of commercial grade fireworks from Ah-Nab-Awen Park between 10:10 PM and 10:30 PM; and 8. Prime Social Group/MiEntertainment is coordinating two special events, Upheaval Music Festival to be held on Friday, July 14, and Saturday, July 15, 2023, at Belknap Park and Breakaway Music Festival to be held on Friday, August 18, and Saturday, August 19, 2023, that will involve the discharge of consumer grade fireworks at Belknap Park at 11:00 PM; and 9. Title IX of the City Code entitled Police Regulations, Chapter 173 entitled Fireworks, Section 9.907 entitled Firework Safety prohibits the use of fireworks on the above dates; and 10. Armed Forces Thanksgiving is coordinating a special event to be held on Friday, May 19, 2023, that will involve the landing of a UH 72 Lakota helicopter at Ah-Nab-Awen Park at 7:00 AM and departure at 12:00 PM; and 11. Title IV of the City Code entitled Streets and Sidewalks, Chapter 53 entitled Special Events, Section 4.210 entitled Chapter to Control, Penalties, provides in pertinent part that it has the force of law and shall control and supersede any other general ordinances, licenses, or regulations for the duration of said special events; therefore RESOLVED: 1. That the special events detailed in Attachment A are hereby authorized and are made subject to the provisions of Chapter 53 of Title IV of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids for the duration of such events at the times and dates indicated herein; and 2. The discharge of consumer grade fireworks for the Justice For All Juneteenth Jam event presented by Julius Rogers detailed in Attachments A and B shall be deemed a Special Event pursuant to Chapter 53 of the City Code; and 3. The discharge of commercial grade fireworks for the Grand Rapids Family Fireworks Celebration presented by Riverbank Events detailed in Attachments A and B shall be deemed a Special Event pursuant to Chapter 53 of the City Code; and 4. The discharge of commercial grade fireworks for the SpartanNash Bridge Dinner presented by Destination Consultants detailed in Attachments A  17 CITY COMMISSION MAY 9, 2023 and B shall be deemed a Special Event pursuant to Chapter 53 of the City Code; and 5. The discharge of consumer grade fireworks by a licensed pyrotechnic for Upheaval Music Festival and Breakaway Music Festival presented by Prime Social Group/MiEntertainment detailed in Attachments A and B shall be deemed a Special Event pursuant to Chapter 53 of the City Code; and 6. That Title IX, Chapter 173, Section 9.907 entitled Use of Consumer Grade Fireworks Prohibited be suspended by Chapter 53 of the City Code entitled Special Events, and that use of consumer-grade fireworks on public property (Ah-Nab-Awen Park, Rosa Parks Circle, Gillett Bridge, and Belknap Park) on the dates and times stated above be approved; and 7. The landing of a UH 72 Lakota helicopter for Armed Forces Thanksgiving detailed in Attachment A and B shall be deemed a Special Event pursuant to Chapter 53 of the City Code; and 8. That the rules or ordinance provisions referenced in the table attached hereto as Attachment A are hereby suspended for the duration of the event referenced therein. 92559 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Robbins. WHEREAS, the City Commission wishes to amend the Operation of Meters Ordinance in a way that allows for speedy and fair enforcement of its policy objectives in regulating the public rights-of-way in the City; therefore: RESOLVED: 1. That the attached ordinance amending Section 10.58 of Article 4, Chapter 181, Title X of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids entitled Operation of Meters shall be published as part of the proceedings; and 2. That pursuant to Section 10(a) of Title V of the City Charter, the City Clerk shall publish the attached ordinance in its entirety in a newspaper of general circulation in the City; and 3. That the proposed ordinance shall be considered for adoption on May 23, 2023. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10.58 OF ARTICLE 4, CHAPTER 181, TITLE X OF THE GRAND RAPIDS CITY CODE. ORDINANCE NO. 2023-_____ THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF GRAND RAPIDS DO ORDAIN: Section 1. That Section 10.58 of Article 4, Chapter 181 of Title X of the Code of the City of Grand Rapids be amended to read as follows:  MAY 9, 2023 CITY COMMISSION 18 “Section 10.58 – Operation of Meters Whenever a vehicle is parked in the space adjacent to a parking meter, the operator of the vehicle shall immediately deposit or cause to be deposited a coin of the United States in the parking meter of a denomination specified on the parking meter, and if such meter is of the so-called “manual” type, the person depositing the coin or coins shall also place the meter in operation by turning or pressing the lever, handle, crank, or other device provided on the meter. Then, the parking space may be lawfully occupied by the vehicle during the period of parking time indicated on the meter. If the operator fails to cause a coin or coins to be deposited, or if the vehicle is or remains parked there beyond the time limit indicated for the parking space on the meter adjacent to the vehicle, the vehicle shall be considered as being parked at an expired meter. For purposes of this Section, there shall be two (2) meter districts and the fine or penalty for an expired meter within each of these districts shall be separately established by the City Commission. The zones are: (1) Central City District which shall be bounded by the Downtown Development Authority boundary, also known as the Downtown District or Downtown Development Area No. 1, as described in Section 1.905 of Chapter 21 of the City Code. The Central City District shall include both sides of the boundary streets and avenues as well as the entire area within the boundary streets and avenues described therein. (2) Non-Central City District which is the remainder of the City outside the Central City District.” 92560 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Robbins. WHEREAS: 1. The Grand Valley Regional Biosolids Authority (“GVRBA”) is an authority jointly formed by the City of Grand Rapids and City of Wyoming pursuant to Act 233 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1955, as amended. 2. The Articles of Incorporation of GVRBA require that its annual budgets and amendments thereto be approved by Grand Rapids and Wyoming. 3. 92561 Grand Rapids desires to approve the FY2024 budget which has been approved and recommended by the Board of Directors of the GVRBA. RESOLVED:  19 CITY COMMISSION MAY 9, 2023 1. That the GVRBA FY2024 budget in the total amount of $12,332,446 and in the form presented is approved. 2. That all resolutions and parts of resolutions in conflict herewith shall be, and the same are, rescinded. Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Robbins. WHEREAS: 1. The City Commission held a public hearing on April 25, 2023, concerning the establishment of a special assessment district to provide ongoing activities within the downtown area. Said ongoing activities include downtown maintenance, beautification, events, marketing, communications, advocacy and public safety. Snowmelt operations are also supported with this special assessment, above and beyond normal street maintenance costs and supplemental to routine city services; and, 2. The City Commission deems it necessary for the public health, safety, and welfare to establish a three-year special assessment district, beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2026, to cover the cost of said ongoing activities; and, 3. The scope, nature, and duration of the ongoing activities are necessary; and, 4. The cost shall be defrayed by special assessment upon properties within the district that are specially benefited in proportion to the benefits; therefore, RESOLVED: 1. That the map for the special assessment district, and the estimate of costs for ongoing activities within the district, be approved; and 2. That it is necessary to establish a three-year special assessment district to defray the costs of providing ongoing activities within the district and that these costs shall be defrayed by special assessment upon the properties benefiting from said ongoing enhanced services in proportion to the benefit thereto. The character of the special assessment is described as follows: Enhanced Services within the Downtown Improvement District; and, 3. That the annual estimated costs for service enhancements shall be spread and levied upon real property constituting this special assessment district; and 4. That the costs of providing enhanced services within the Downtown Improvement District shall be paid in part by collection of special assessments; and  MAY 9, 2023 CITY COMMISSION 20 5. That property classified as residential real property under Section 34c of the General Property Tax Act, 1893 PA 206, is hereby designated as assessable property to which a benefit derives; and 6. That, as a class, property exempt from the collection of taxes under the General Property Tax Act, 1893 PA 206, is benefited by the ongoing activities and enhanced services for which special assessments are to be levied; and 7. That the City Assessor shall be provided with a certified copy of this resolution and the map of the special assessment district as herein approved, and such facts as the City Manager may have which may be necessary to prepare and make a special assessment roll; and, 8. The City Assessor is hereby ordered to prepare a special assessment roll for providing ongoing activities within the Downtown Improvement District as provided by this resolution, Chapter 23 of the City Code, and Act 120 of the Public Acts of 1961, as amended; and 9. That all resolutions and parts of resolutions which conflict with the provision of this resolution be and are hereby rescinded. 92562 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Robbins. RESOLVED that the recommended Grand Rapids Downtown Improvement District budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, as attached, is approved. 92563 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Robbins. RESOLVED that the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget of the City of Grand Rapids Brownfield Redevelopment Authority, as attached, is approved. 92564 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Robbins. RESOLVED that the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget of the City of Grand Rapids Downtown Development Authority, as attached, is approved. 92565 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Robbins. RESOLVED that the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget of the City of Grand Rapids Economic Development Corporation, as attached, is approved. 92566 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Robbins.  21 CITY COMMISSION MAY 9, 2023 RESOLVED, that the City of Grand Rapids Michigan Street Corridor Improvement Authority budget for the Fiscal Year 2024, as attached, is approved. 92567 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Robbins. RESOLVED that the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget of the City of Grand Rapids Monroe North Tax Increment Finance Authority, as attached, is approved. 92568 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Robbins. RESOLVED, that the City of Grand Rapids North Quarter Corridor Improvement Authority budget for the Fiscal Year 2024, as attached, is approved. 92569 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Robbins. RESOLVED that the Fiscal Year 2024 Budget of the City of Grand Rapids SmartZone Local Development Finance Authority, as attached, is approved. 92570 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Robbins. RESOLVED, that the City of Grand Rapids South Division-Grandville Corridor Improvement Authority budget for the Fiscal Year 2024, as attached, is approved. 92571 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Robbins. RESOLVED, that the City of Grand Rapids Southtown Corridor Improvement Authority budget for the Fiscal Year 2024, as attached, is approved. 92572 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Robbins. RESOLVED, that the City of Grand Rapids Uptown Business Improvement District budget for the Fiscal Year 2024, as attached, is approved. 92573 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Robbins. RESOLVED, that the City of Grand Rapids Uptown Corridor Improvement Authority budget for the Fiscal Year 2024, as attached, is approved.  MAY 9, 2023 CITY COMMISSION 22 92574 Result: Adopted. Mover: O’Connor. Supporter: Robbins. RESOLVED, that the City of Grand Rapids West Side Corridor Improvement Authority budget for the Fiscal Year 2024, as attached, is approved. PUBLIC HEARINGS 92575 Result: Referred to Community Development Committee. City Commission to hear appeals on Special Assessment for Uptown Business Improvement District Roll #8778. ADJOURNMENT Commission adjourned at 2:25 PM JOEL H. HONDORP City Clerk